The electrodes sit in the same container in ___
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In a galvanic cell,
a.) electrolytes are added to carry electrons between electrodes
b.) oxidation takes place at the cathode
c.) electrical energy is used to reverse spontaneous chemical reactions
d.) oxidation and reduction take place at the same time but at different electrodes.
Please explain.
Molten cadmium bromide is electrolyzed between two nonreactive electrodes. Write the equations for the anode and cathode reactions. What possible changes might occur at the anode and cathode if zinc electrodes were substituted for the nonreactive electrodes?